IN MEMORY OF ONE OF THE GOOD GUYS

THE FOLLOWING IS A REPRINT FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

A Policeman's ..23rd Psalm

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want,

His comforting hand reduces fear to naught;

He makes me walk through streets of crime,

But He gives me courage and peace of mind

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He leads me by still waters in the path I trod,

And He says in Romans I'm a "minister of God,"

He leads me in righteousness as He restores my soul,

For His name's sake He keeps me whole.

When I walk through death's valley, right up to the

door,

I will fear no evil, for He comforts me more;

For Thou art with me every step of the way,

As thy rod and thy staff protect me each day.

He prepares a table, especially for me,

As I work daily among life's enemies;

He gives me authority to uphold the law,

And He anoints my position in the midst of it all.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me,

Each day of my life through eternity;

As I long to hear Him say, "Well done...,"

When I lay down my life,

my badge,

and my gun...

A SPECIAL NOTE TO ANY RESIDENT WHO MIGHT CHOOSE TO CONFRONT A SUSPICIOUS PERSON. THIS DEPUTY WAS INVESTIGATING A CAR BURGLARY!

 

The OCSO honors a hero and our fallen brother, Deputy

 

Sheriff Jonathan "Scott" Pine. 

 

This senseless death is a devastating loss to his family,

 

our agency and the community.

 

Deputy Pine was shot and killed in the line of duty early

 

this morning, while investigating a burglary call. 

 

As the 34-year-old arrived at a residence in

 

southwestern Orange County, he saw the burglary

 

suspect and radioed in to advise he was involved in a

 

foot pursuit. While he chased the suspect, something

 

went horribly wrong and the suspect was able to

 

shoot at and strike Deputy Pine. 

A short time later, the

 

suspect was found dead of a self-

inflicted gunshot

 

wound. A second suspect was arrested

on felony

 

charges.

Deputy Pine was rushed to the hospital where he died

 

from his injuries. He leaves behind a loving wife and

 

three young children. Please keep them in your thoughts

 

and prayers.

 

 

As we mourn Deputy Scott Pine, we pay tribute to a

 

man who like many before him, made the ultimate

 

sacrifice to serve and protect our community. Rest in

 

peace.

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